The 2013

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season was the 101st season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer in the

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, and the 11th season of the NPSL. The season began in May 2013.

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were the defending champions, having won their first NPSL title the previous season. The league held their Annual General Managers meeting (AGM) during the weekend of the NASL

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in Atlanta in November.

Format

Summary of Regions and Conferences

Changes from 2012

The following changes regarding team relocation, rebranding, or expansion are effective for the 2013 NPSL season:

Return from Hiatus

New Teams

Withdrew

Standings

As of 7/14/13

Northeast Region

Atlantic Division

Keystone Conference

*Play-offs structure determined by

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(PCT) instead of Points (P)

South Region

Mid-Atlantic Division

Southeast Division

Sunshine Division

South Central Division

Midwest Region

Central Division

Great Lakes Division

West Region

Southern Division

Northern Division

Playoffs

Format

Northeast Region
The top two finishers in the Keystone and Atlantic Divisions play in a crossover playoff. South Region
Each Division Champion Midwest Region - Great Lakes Division
Top four teams are playing in a playoff tournament. Midwest Region
Central Division Champion and Great Lakes Division playoff tournament winner. West Region
The top two finishers in the Northern and Southern Divisions play in a crossover playoff.

Northeast Region

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South Region

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Midwest-Great Lakes Playoffs

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Midwest Region Final

West Region

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NPSL Championship

Semi-finals

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NPSL Championship Game

References

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